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Experimental Music
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A comprehensive exploration of contemporary experimental, psychedelic, noise & other obscure music. Hosted by Andy Ortmann (curator of the Nihilist Records label and member of longtime noise project Panicsville) presenting his obsessive perspective on the new difficult music. Peripheral and relating genres, including ethereal, electronic & extreme metal should also be expected in this weekly progr... more

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Latest Episodes

Goblin - "L'Alba Dei Morti Viventi (Originale)" - Virus OST

John Wiese - "Alligator Born in Slow Motion" - Seven of Wands

Franco Battiato - "La Stagione Dell'amore" - Le Stagioni del Nostro Amore

F.G. Experimental Laboratory - "Happiness (excerpt)... more

Anal Cunt - "Drum & Bass" - Untitled

David Jaeger - "Star Song (excerpt)" - Musical Portrait series

Ruth White - "Spleen" - Flowers of Evil

Bathory - "In Conspiracy with Satan" - Bathory

Felix Kubin - "Menthol Radio Swing" - Matki Wandalki

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Negativland - "Freedom's Waiting" - Free

Mladen Franco - "Clowns Are In Town" - Children, Pets and Clowns

Negativland - "Bud Choke's Smiling Voice" - Over the Edge Vol.9; The Chopping Channel

The Leather Nun - "Ensam I Natt" - Slow Death

William ... more

Conjuro - "Of the Fog of the Sea Feeding Sirens with Human Blood" - Endless Vampyric Conjurations

Ariel Kalma - "Voyage Au Centre De La Tête (1975)" - Nuits Blanches Au Studio 116

Chrome - "Open Up (Locust Door)" - Chrome Box

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Andy Ortmann
Host of The Eternal Now, curator of Nihilist Records, longtime noise artist (Panicsville), and WFMU radio host with a signature encyclopedic approach to experimental music.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Essential listening

    Great selections in every show.

    Amazing archive of previous shows and proof that there’s always cool new and old sounds to find.

    Thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thetedious
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Brilliant

    Just brilliant.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    day by GJ in d jk jskdjdj
    United States5 years ago
  • Great podcast IMO. Music is right up my alley.

    Podchaser
    5
    slybird
    5 years ago
  • Surprising and playful!

    The only music podcast that’ll play the best screams in rock (based on a poll of NYC record store clerks) and an episode based on the theme of “kitchens.” Good times, but not necessarily nice music. Like strong black coffee, it’s bracing and eye-opening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Biohaserd
    United States7 years ago
  • Good and strange

    I've been a long time noiser, I guess you could say. I moved up to Vermont and its hard to find the kind of music I was accustomed to when I lived in Philly. My co-workers listen to classic rock and nu-metal radio at work and my head was going to explode. This podcast has saved me hours of relentlessly mashing my head against the nearest wall. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Two Years on Welfare
    United States10 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the blend of track IDs with cultural context, though some note the audio processing quirks.
Andy's deep catalog knowledge and storytelling make every episode feel immersive.
Shows are essential listening for fans of obscure sound worlds.

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A host-led deep dive into experimental, psychedelic, noise, and related underground music. Episodes showcase a rapid-fire, track-forward journey through archival and contemporary releases, with contextual notes on artists, labels, and film connections. Celebrating a dense, encyclopedic catalog literacy, the show blends personal storytelling, label shout-outs, and niche cultural references to create a distinctive, immersive listening experience that appeals to dedicated listeners of obscure sound worlds.

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